This pains me so much…
My heart :(
This is why we don’t ride aluminum frames.
So… you don’t ride aluminium because it gets destroyed when you get hit by cars or eat shit hard? I’m pretty sure that most things made of aluminium and carbon fibre, weren’t meant to ride on the same roads as 3000pound death missiles. You wouldn’t put a baby in a boxing ring, so why would you put alu or carbon fibre on a path shared by cars?
Try bending that AL garbage can back and you’ll realize how much of an idiot you are for not riding a steel frame on the street.
Oops, there goes your $1000 Low.
Now to wait 6 months for a replacement one.My Kilo TT ($200) has survived three accidents two of which took me to the hospital and it only has a dent in the down tube.
Oh, I totally agree that steel is real, and belongs on the street, I too have had a few run rough encounters with my steel frame, but its still kicking. I’m just saying that everything has its place, and clearly something this fragile shouldn’t have been put on a road, or in the path of a moving car (which seems to be the case). I have a steel frame for the street, but I also am getting an aluminium frame, because hey, aluminium has its place and so does steel.
But even on the track CF > AL
ryenjarvis asked: is there anything terrible about alex rims? specifically the r450s laced with formula hubs.
Nothing terrible they’re just basic. Many people have had luck with them while others not so much. All depends on the kind of riding you do and how well you maintain them.
jackmanfield asked: A few questions, Whats the deal with Pake, First off, how do you say it, and second, whats the scoop on the French 75, I mean, I know its alu, so It'll do what aluminium does, but good frame? Garbage? Also, Mavic Open Pros, prone to cracking like all other Mavic rims? Is there an alternative from DT or Alex?
Its pronounced pa-kay. The French 75 is nothing special for the price, there are much better alternatives.
None of us have ever had any problems with em. If you don’t trust OP’s, Ambrosio Excellights, Velocity Aero, and DT RR 415 are some excellent alternatives.
ryenjarvis asked: also, what frames do you suggest other than the kilo tt? steel, 58, tight geo, no slope back.
Anything made of Reynolds, Columbus, Dedacciai, etc.
Spicer Cycles makes some pretty interesting frames and offer reasonably priced custom options. Check em out
ryenjarvis asked: i have a cheapy steel frame that actually has really nice and tight geo and fits me perfect, that i'm upgrading parts one at a time to then go on a nicer frame. my question is what do you think of the h plus tb14 wheels with formula hubs i found on ebay for 200 free shipping, and the s300 crankset i found for 120 free shipping? i live in texarkana and theres no good shops for fixed gear so i have to order everything. i'd upgrade in this order: crankset/bb/chain, wheelset, seat, stem/handlebars
Yes on the S300’s (read about 3/32 bidness below) if you’re on a budget, otherwise get Omniums.
TB14’s are a good deal and the least-terrible H+Son rims but again get them if you’re on a budget otherwise Open pro’s to formulas are and always will be the Jerks’ go-to wheelset.
danielhasaquestion asked: Yo Jerks... what would be a budget (<$300) track/fixie wheel set for street use and velodrome use. Thanks
For the millionth time:
mh3photography asked: If I get the S300, will I still be able to use my 1/8" chain even though the chain ring is 3/32"? Also, being that i'd be going up from a 46T to a 48T, would I have to get a longer chain?
You can get away with using a 1/8 chain on a 3/32 ring but I would recommend getting a new 3/32 cog and chain when you get the crankset. After a few weeks of breaking them in you’ll have a perfectly smooth and quiet drive train.
Keep in mind that the only downside to having a 130 bcd crankset is compatibility with most high end track chainrings that are 144 bcd.
I’d prefer the S100, but the bb is only limited to one brand, which isn’t all that reliable. also it’s 48T! I have 46T with 16T in the back..boy would that make a difference. I’d go with the 612 instead because of the teeth count, but the 612 is more expensive..although the bb’s come in more varieties. This is hard man…
All city cranks are butthole. Shell out for some sram s300 they’re a cheaper alternative to omniums and you’ll appreciate having an external bearing setup.
himynameisnotjoby asked: Are all Kilo TT's seatpost size 26.8?
My old threaded kilo takes a 26.8 post and according to bikesdirect the new ones do too. So yes, its safe to say they always came like that.
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